Hamilton in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

U.S.S. Harris County

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

1. U.S.S. Harris County Marker

Inscription. This bell was presented to Harris County by LST 822, U.S.S. HARRIS COUNTY, commissioned Nov. 23, 1944. Carrying the commander of LST Group 68, she led fourteen convoys through enemy waters without a casualty.

LST U.S.S. HARRIS COUNTY participated in the invasion of Okinawa, occupation of Japan, retaking of Iwo Jima, amphibious training operations at Inchon, Korea and Kimmu Wan, Okinawa. During the Korean War she was used for re-supply and logistic support. She aided in evacuation in French Indo-China. In June 1955 she received orders to lead an expedition to the Arctic on a Re-supply Mission.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 072-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1955.

Location. 32° 45.529′ N, 84° 52.495′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Georgia, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of North College Street (U.S. 27) and Barnes Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on North College Street. The marker is located in front of the Harris County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton GA 31811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harris County (here, next to this marker); B. F. White (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Baptist Association (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamilton Female College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Valley of Hope (approx. 3.7 miles away); Pine Mountain Valley Resettlement Project (approx. 4.2 miles away); Callaway Gardens (approx. 5 miles away); Pioneer Log Cabin (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Regarding U.S.S. Harris County. The bell once stood in front of the courthouse but has been moved.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009

2. U.S.S. Harris County Marker

The marker, and the Harris County marker, stand in front of the courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,151 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.